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What’s News

One of the original business news podcasts. Mirrored after the popular Wall Street Journal column. Get caught up on your commute Monday through Friday. Listen as our journalists cover top stories and share timely insights on business, the economy, markets, and politics.

RECENT EPISODES

8/26/2020 6:39:34 AM

Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo Buck Tradition With Convention Speeches

A.M. Edition for August 26. The president's family speaks on his behalf during the RNC. Two people are dead after a night of protest following a police shooting in Kenosha, Wis. Plus, the history of political poisonings in Russia. Marc Stewart hosts.

8/25/2020 5:15:36 PM

Surge in Demand for Telehealth Services Drives Deal-Making

P.M. Edition for August 25. Demand for telehealth services like virtual doctor visits has grown during the pandemic. Now companies that offer those services are looking to capitalize on the surge, and plan for the future. Reporter Sarah Krouse joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Correction: An earlier version of this podcast mistakenly referred to Eric Trump as the president's eldest son. He is the president's middle son.

8/25/2020 6:02:55 AM

GOP Convention Opens With Rising Republican Stars Defending Trump

A.M. Edition for August 25. Republican leaders blast a possible Biden presidency on the first day of the GOP convention. New housing sales offer some hope as the pandemic ravages the economy. Marc Stewart hosts.

8/24/2020 6:04:34 PM

Republican National Convention Begins in Charlotte, N.C.

P.M. Edition for August 24. A scaled-back RNC kicked off in Charlotte, N.C., where more than 300 delegates gathered for a roll-call nomination of President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Both were on site to address the crowd. White House reporter Andrew Restuccia joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details on day one of the convention.

8/24/2020 6:00:00 AM

As GOP Convention Opens, Trump Campaign Works on Key Voter Turnout

A.M. Edition for August 24. Trump campaign works to gain votes of white working class. American farmers face bankruptcy as grain prices drop. And baseball considers a bubble to protect against the coronavirus. Marc Stewart hosts.

8/21/2020 5:33:09 PM

Stocks Are Soaring, But Many Americans Struggle to Recover

P.M. Edition for August 21. U.S. stocks are reaching new highs, but many Americans aren't seeing the benefits. Reporter Paul Vigna joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain the disconnect.

8/21/2020 6:36:01 AM

Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination for President

A.M. Edition for August 21. Joe Biden makes his case to voters in his acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention. Green-energy stocks rise as some investors bet on a Biden presidency. Plus, analyzing political convention music. Marc Stewart hosts.

8/20/2020 5:17:06 PM

Joe Biden Prepares His Pitch to the Nation

P.M. Edition for August 20. Joe Biden will formally accept the Democratic nomination for president tonight, and make the case for his election to American voters. Political reporter Ken Thomas has the details. Plus, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is charged in an alleged border wall fundraising scheme. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

8/20/2020 6:33:48 AM

Senator Kamala Harris Accepts Historic VP Nomination at DNC

A.M. Edition for August 20. Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman nominated to a major-party ticket. Michigan to pay Flint residents $600 million over contaminated water. And Airbnb files paperwork to go public. Marc Stewart hosts.

8/19/2020 5:10:33 PM

Kamala Harris Set to Take Center Stage at DNC

P.M. Edition for August 19. California Senator Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic nomination for vice president tonight, becoming the first black woman and the first woman of Indian descent on a major party's presidential ticket. Politics reporter Eliza Collins joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about Harris's rise to the national stage.

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